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Small dehumidifiers score big in latest tests
Small dehumidifiers score big in latest tests In past reports on dehumidifiers, Consumer Reports has advised a bigger-is-best approach, since dehumidifiers that remove 65 to 70 pints of water per day...
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5 products are at their deepest discounts in August
5 products are at their deepest discounts in August If you're wondering what products are typically at their lowest price this month, wonder no more. Consumer Reports product research experts, who...
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GE wall oven is a champ even without the Wi-Fi
GE wall oven is a champ even without the Wi-Fi More Wi-Fi enabled appliances are turning up in Consumer Reports’ labs. The sales pitch often goes something like this: We know your life is hectic and...
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The best time to buy things, month by month
The best time to buy things, month by month Every day you probably get e-mail, texts, tweets, and circulars announcing great sales. The days of watching the calendar and buying products at the time of...
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A chain-saw alternative for the squeamish
A chain-saw alternative for the squeamish You don’t have to watch horror movies to be afraid of chain saws; they cause roughly 30,000 accidents a year. Electric loppers, which mount the cutting...
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New rule gives consumers better access to car and motorcycle recall information
New rule gives consumers better access to car and motorcycle recall information In an effort to give consumers easier access to car recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
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The best LEDs from Consumer Reports' tests
The best LEDs from Consumer Reports' tests When the federal government announced in late 2007 that most screw-in incandescent bulbs would be phased out by 2014 because they use too much energy, it...
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Samsung Sodastream refrigerator sparkles in tests
Samsung Sodastream refrigerator sparkles in tests Four-door refrigerators, which typically feature a middle drawer that serves as an additional fridge or freezer compartment, are a versatile option...
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The pros and cons of alternative utility companies
The pros and cons of alternative utility companies Your monthly bill may be the only correspondence you get from an electric or gas company. But if you live in one of the dozen or so states (or...
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6 back-to-college health tips
6 back-to-college health tips Staying healthy at college is no easy task between busy schedules, limited budgets, and lots of germs. Here are six ways to maintain your well-being when you head back to...
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Granite countertop cleaning tip
Granite countertop cleaning tip What’s the best way to clean granite?—Elizabeth Mendelsohn Arlington, Va. Use a mild all-purpose cleaner, following the directions. Dry the surface, and disinfect as...
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Best energy-saving lightbulbs
Best energy-saving lightbulbs They’ve had a good long run, 134 years, but come January most screw-in incandescent lightbulbs will have been phased out because they use too much energy. There’s no need...
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Stationary generators you can monitor from afar
Stationary generators you can monitor from afar Stationary generators routinely check themselves and display any issues on their control panels. But what if there’s a problem while you’re away? We...
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Talking kitchen knives with Kenji López-Alt
Talking kitchen knives with Kenji López-Alt We recently invited Kenji López-Alt, chief creative officer of Serious Eats, whose weekly column The Food Lab explores the science of home cooking, to test...
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Are the claims for cooling towels all wet?
Are the claims for cooling towels all wet? Towel-snapping has been taken to a whole new level with a variety of new cooling towels that promise to beat the heat when dampened and draped around your...
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An LED lightbulb that's also a flashlight
An LED lightbulb that's also a flashlight When the power goes out, the Ascella LED, $15, automatically comes on thanks to a built-in battery. So you don’t have to stumble in the dark looking for a...
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Frigidaire's first toasters are top picks
Frigidaire's first toasters are top picks More brands associated with big-ticket appliances are eyeing the small-appliance market, where sales have been brisk. Frigidaire, known for major products...
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Walmart's holiday layaway is back—and it's free
Walmart's holiday layaway is back—and it's free Eggnog, office parties—and layaway? You may not think of buy-now, pay-later shopping programs as a holiday tradition, but Walmart is hoping you will....
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Goshers blind-spot detection system review
Goshers blind-spot detection system review A blind-spot warning (BSW) system can reduce both stress and the risk of a crash by helping you keep tabs on vehicles lurking over your shoulder and out of...
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Why doesn't Consumer Reports factor recalls into car Ratings?
Why doesn't Consumer Reports factor recalls into car Ratings? Consumer Reports often gives glowing Ratings to used cars from manufacturers with high recall numbers. Shouldn’t recall statistics be...
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